Cream spinach is savored as a delectable dish all across the world, be it in the form of side dish or a part of main course. It is usually prepared on vacations. It’s very easy to prepare and probably that’s why it is eaten in every part of the world. However, people from different parts of the world take it with different spices and seasoning. If prepared as continental cuisine it is sweet and tasty but if it is prepared as South Asian dish, lots of spices and condiments are added to make it spicier. In addition to being tasty, it has got good nutritional value. So, why not try it. Here’s the recipe for preparing a yummy cream spinach. Go on.
Complexity Level: Basic
Time Required: 30 Minutes
Resources Required:
1. 1 pound washed, stem removed baby spinach
2. 2 tablespoon butter
3. Half sliced onion
4. 1 cup cream
5. 1/2kg cheese
6. White pepper, salt and nutmeg (each ingredient half a cup)
Instructions:
1. Wash and remove stem: Wash the spinach many times so that every bit of grit is washed away. After washing, hanging it for few minutes in a tray so that water clinging to the leaves drains and leaves look properly cleaned. Now, remove the stems from leaves and place them in a frying pan.
2. Use butter and oil: After placing spinach leaves in a frying pan, add butter and oil to it and keep frying pan at a medium heat of gas stove. Turn the leaves frequently so as to avoid them burning. Add garlic to it after the spinach leaves have wilted down evenly.
3. Chop and add spices: Now, remove the garlic from the dish and put colander to it, so that it smells well. Press spinach leaves very hard so that they give out maximum water. After that, chop the leaves coarsely.
4. Add cream: Now, look at the dish to know whether the water level has reduced in the dish or not. If the water is not absorbed, wait for more minutes so that it does not taste watery. Once the water level is reduced add cream to the dish and use nutmeg. Now, wait for 5 minutes to get the cream absorbed by every leaf of spinach.
5. Add pepper and salt: This is the last step in making of cream spinach. Add a tablespoon of salt and pepper so that it tastes well. Just wait for 3 minutes after adding salt and pepper to it. Your cream spinach is ready. Serve this delicious and yummy preparation to everyone in the family. It’s for sure they would lick their fingers.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is creamed spinach healthy?
Yes, it is healthy as it helps you in reducing blood cholesterol level and is less in carbohydrate amount. Therefore, it will not add weight to your body. You feel lightweight after eating it. Also, it is full of nutritional value.
Quick Tips:
- Those who like spicy food can add to it few nacho slices of Jalapeño peppers to make it spicy.
- You could add taste to it by adding a little picante sauce, which is another option.
Things To Watch Out For:
The things you have to take care while making cream spinach is that the moisture should be completely removed before adding cheese to it. If there is moisture in it, it tastes watery.
